I recently made this cloche and mitten set as a quick gift for a friend's birthday. This was such an easy project - all it took was a thrifted sweater and about an hour and a half of time. I used cashmere, so they turned out incredibly soft and warm. I love things that are both recycled and totally luxurious!

You can wear the mitten cuffs pulled up (perfect for keeping your wrists warm under your coat), or scrunch them down for a more modern look.

The flower on the cloche is attached to a pin back, just in case an occasion ever calls for a more simple look.

I have just added "Go to the thrift store for sweaters" to my list of things to do this weekend. what a fantastic idea!! I even have a few sweaters that I can't part with although they are too small...I know what to use them for now!!

beautiful! i have a couple cashmere sweaters with holes in the elbow (from where i used the mouse) that i didn't want to throw out! this will be a good use for them! thank you for the link to the tutorial!